Ploughing the Sawah

basukiabdullah

animal

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

animal portrait

seascape

surrealism

water

animal drawing portrait

surrealist

"Ploughing the Sawah" is a painting by Indonesian artist Basuki Abdullah, known for his depictions of rural life. This painting showcases a farmer, wearing a traditional hat, guiding two water buffalo through a rice paddy, a scene that embodies the hard work and dedication of Indonesian farmers. The distant mountain range and cloudy sky provide a beautiful backdrop to the scene, highlighting the peaceful yet challenging nature of agricultural life in Indonesia.